Best Lewis County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,216 students in Lewis County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 80 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Lewis County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).

The top ranked public schools in Lewis County, WV are Jane Lew Elementary School, Roanoke Elementary School and Lewis County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lewis County, WV public schools have an score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Lewis County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Jane Lew Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
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6536 Main St
Jane Lew, WV 26378
(304) 884-7836

Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

Roanoke Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1176 Oil Creek Rd
Walkersville, WV 26447
(304) 452-8887

Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #33.

Lewis County High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
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205 Minuteman Dr
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8315

Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #44.

Peterson-central Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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509 Berlin Rd
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8330

Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #55.

Robert L. Bland Middle School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
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358 Court Ave
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8325

Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lewis County, WV

Lewis County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Alum Bridge Elementary School (Closed 2016)

10949 Us Highway 33 West
Alum Bridge, WV 26321
(304) 304-8312

Gr: PK-4 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Polk Creek Elementary School (Closed 2006)

619 W 2nd St
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8324

Gr: 2-4 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lewis County, WV?

The top ranked public schools in Lewis County, WV include Jane Lew Elementary School, Roanoke Elementary School and Lewis County High School.

How many public schools are located in Lewis County?

5 public schools are located in Lewis County.

What percentage of students in Lewis County go to public school?

97% of all K-12 students in Lewis County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).

What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?

Lewis County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).

Which public schools in Lewis County are often viewed compared to one another?